Why Getting What You Want Doesn't Always Make You Happy

Have you ever gotten exactly what you wanted...the money, the success, the relationship, the lifestyle, that “dream big” thing, and then once you got it realized it didn't make you feel the way you thought it would?In this episode, we unpack the real reason behind your wants and desires. So often, we chase things because we believe they'll finally make us feel a certain way (safe, enough, validated, successful, free, loved, approved of, you name it), but when we get the thing and still don't feel the way we hoped, it can reveal where we're still looking outside of ourselves for something we actually get to cultivate within.This episode is all about learning how to want from wholeness instead of from a void.We'll explore how to get clear on whether your desires are truly heart-led or whether they're coming from conditioning, comparison, nervous system patterns, or the belief that something outside of you will finally complete you.You'll also learn why gripping tightly to your desires can actually create more distance from them, and how giving yourself the feeling you're chasing now can help you soften, detach, and receive from a much more grounded place.This is about dreaming big from fullness, and  wanting more without needing something outside of you to finally feel okay.In this episode, we cover:→ Why getting what you want doesn't always feel fulfilling→ How to uncover the real reason behind your desires→ The difference between heart-led wants vs conditioned wants→ Why money, success, travel, relationships, and achievements are amplifiers→ How to stop placing your power outside of yourself→ Why nervous system capacity matters when receiving what you want→ How to take your desires off the pedestal→ The role of detachment in manifestation→ How to start feeling the way you think your desire will make you feel now→ Journal prompts to uncover what you actually wantIf you've been chasing a goal, gripping onto a desire, or wondering why something you once wanted so badly doesn't feel as good as you thought it would, this episode is for you! It will help you return to yourself, reconnect with your true desires, and create from a place of wholeness.Follow along on Instagram: @ohtheplacesashgoesWant to go deeper with this work? Join the email list for FREE weekly nervous system practices, live webinars, and first access to new episodes: ohtheplacesashgoes.com/join-nourished-woman-email-listKnow a woman who needs to hear this? Forward this her way, and please follow, share, and leave a five-star ⭐ review as it helps more women discover this life-changing work.As always, let's get nourished!